Fred’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, Sept. 9, bringing an end to a longtime Memphis institution.

Tiger running back Patrick Taylor will not play Saturday in Memphis' first road game against South Alabama, and his eventual return to action remains unclear.

Citing a mid-summer endorsement by President Donald Trump and playing heavily on conservative themes, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty entered the 2020 U.S. Senate race’s Republican primary Monday morning.

Governor promises a better TennCare program will add services or people, but House Minority Leader Camper believes conventional Medicaid expansion is the right way to go.

Memphis College of Art endures the challenges of an extraordinarily long "teach-out" to give its last students a chance to graduate. 

The Almasalmas are a family of Syrian refugees building a life in the Memphis area. An example of the American dream, they'd pushed through incredible hardship and loss by the time they arrived in Memphis. Here, they’ve been befriended by a support group of various locals.

The number of charges for violent juvenile crime has increased 64.2% for the first six months of the year, according to Juvenile Court. Officials and youth advocates are seeking solutions. 

The Memphis Tigers defense struggling and adjusting against the Southern University offense may help the Tigers down the line. 

Mayor Jim Strickland opens his Whitehaven campaign headquarters, challenger Willie Herenton readies the "Herenton Express" and fellow challenger Tami Sawyer focuses on millenial hopes and goals.

U of M professor taps student to help him with set design for 2020 presidential primary debate this week in Houston.

Community Foundation's new Forever Fund is a permanent endowment that will ensure grants will be distributed for generations to come.

Brandon Allen's brace highlights an impressive night of offense against Swope Park Rangers.

The 48th Germantown Festival began at the Germantown Civic Complex. The festival featured more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and rides for children.

Brady White looked sharp — and efficient — as Memphis defeated Southern, 55-24. 

Memphis was able to dispatch Southern University easily on Saturday with a 55-24 victory, but the Tigers still are not satisfied with their performance as they seek improvement. 

Kenneth Gainwell is security for the Tigers with Patrick Taylor off the field. 

Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.

County Mayor Lee Harris says presenting his MATA funding plan to county commissioners first was the right thing to do. County Clerk Wanda Halbert says she can't confirm if Harris' data for his plan is accurate.

The Tigers face Southern University on Saturday trying to maintain the momentum from last week's opening win over Ole Miss.

The home of the blues was also home to mezzo-soprano Vera Little, a pioneering artist with a commanding voice who was the first African American singer to perform for a pope.

Whitehaven avenges 2018 loss to North Little Rock.

Owls' secondary picks off five pass to defeat CBHS for second straight year.

Gov. Bill Lee said Friday he believes the state must follow the law and try to avert tension in immigrant communities, even as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conduct roundups and hunt for people in the country illegally.

Comcast came to Memphis on Friday bearing free laptops for students, free internet service for their families and tech grants for local nonprofits. 

Actress, model and Memphian Cybill Shepherd was honored in her hometown on Sept. 5, when she was inducted into The Peabody Hotel's Duck Walk Hall of Fame.